This is No Small Plans, a series where we highlight some of Dwell’s best floor plans for real, practical inspiration. It’s never easy to pinpoint the origins of an enduring architectural type.

They have common bathrooms on each floor. Residents in these halls must enroll in the full University Meal Plan. While there is some variety to the shape and layout of each room type depending on the ...

Tour a home built in the '90s and you're bound to see an open floor plan. The layout started trending in the 1950s when families shifted toward a more informal approach to living. Open floor plans ...

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If you watch home-improvement shows or follow home-decor topics on social media, you're likely familiar with open-concept floor plans. They've been a go-to in American home design in recent years ...